Social Studies Offerings
Global History and Geography 9
This course covers historical events spanning from the dawn of humans to the Enlightenment. Students will gain a greater understanding of geography and events around the world while studying China, the Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, Japan, and Europe. By utilizing a series of common themes throughout the course, students will develop an appreciation for the interconnected relationships and the similarities and differences of these civilizations and cultures.
1 credit / NCAA approved
Global History and Geography 9 Honors
This enrichment course is for students who excel in Social Studies. This rigorous course historical events spanning
from the dawn of humans to the Enlightenment are covered. Students will gain a greater understanding of geography and U.S. events around the world while studying China, the Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, Japan, and Europe. By utilizing a series of common themes throughout the course, students will develop an appreciation for the inter-connected relationships and the similarities and differences of these civilizations and cultures.
1 credit / NCAA approved
Global History and Geography 10
This course begins with a brief review of the material covered in Global History and Geography 9. Students then learn about the global events up to and including present day occurrences. By using a series of common themes, this course will foster an appreciation for the inter-connected relationships and the similarities and differences that the governments, economic systems, cultures and people from China, the Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, Japan, and Europe have developed over the last 250 years. At the end of this course, a Regents exam will be given that is based upon the 9th and 10th grade syllabi.
1 credit / NCAA approved
Global History and Geography 10 Honors
This enrichment course is for students who excel in Social Studies. This course begins with a brief review of the material covered in Global History and Geography 9. Students then learn about the global events up to and including present day occurrences. By using a series of common themes, this course will foster an appreciation for the inter- connected relationships and the similarities and differences that the governments, economic systems, cultures and people from China, the Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, Japan, and Europe have developed over the last 250 years. At the end of this course, a Regents exam will be given that is based upon the 9th and 10th grade syllabi.
1 credit / NCAA approved
AP European History
This Advance Placement (AP) course is an alternative to 10th grade Global History and Geography or may be taken by upperclassmen as a general elective. This course focuses on the history of Europe from 1450 to the present. Success on the Advanced Placement Exam in May, may lead to college credit. Students will also have to take the Global History and Geography Regents at the conclusion of the course in June. The entrance requirements for this course include a 90 on the 9th grade Final and a 90 for the 9th grade course.
1 credit / NCAA approved
U.S. History and Government 11
This survey course on American History covers historical events from the American colonial experiences to present day occurrences. Students will also gain a thorough understanding of the American political system and its processes. At the end of this course, a Regents exam will be given that is based upon the 11th grade material. The Regents is given in June.
1 credit / NCAA approved
College American History (CAH)
This advanced course is divided into two one-semester courses taught as part of the College in the High School program through SUNY Albany. This college course is an alternative to 11th grade US History and Government. The course will prepare students for the Regents at the end of the year and future intermediate and advanced level college courses. It will force students to analyze and understand critical ideas found throughout the Colonial Period through modern day events.
6 SUNY Albany credits
1 credit / NCAA approved
AP US History
This AP course is an alternative to 11th grade US History and Government. This course will prepare students for the Regents at the end of the year in June and future intermediate and advanced level college courses. It will force students to analyze and understand critical ideas found throughout the Colonial Period through modern day events. Success on the Advanced Placement Exam may lead to college credit. The AP exam is in May. The entrance requirements for this course include a 90 on the 10th grade regents and a 90 for the 10th grade course.
1 credit / NCAA approved
Participation in Government
This 12th grade course encourages active student participation in local, state, and federal government. Students participate in community projects and attend local government meetings.
½ credit / NCAA approved
Economics
This 12th grade course examines and compares the features and functions of the United States economic system with those of other countries. World issues and trends are studied. Students are required to prepare and analyze a financial investment report.
½ credit / NCAA approved
Genocide
This half-year course can be utilized as a replacement for Participation in
Government. Throughout this course, students will study the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and other examples of mass killings. This class is open to 11th and 12th grade students.
½ credit/NCAA approved
Psychology (HS or College)
This half year course will provide students with insight into many of the exciting areas of Psychology. This course counts as a Participation in Government credit. Most students attending college in the future will need credits in Psychology. This course is open to 11th & 12th grade students.
3 SUNY Sullivan College credits
½ credit / NCAA approved
Introduction to Criminal Justice (HS or College)
This half year course will provide students with a basic understanding of the major elements of the field and it will prepare them for more advanced courses in Criminal Justice. This half year course may replace Participation in Government. This is a great class for students interested in law enforcement. This course is open to 11th and 12th grade students.
3 SUNY Sullivan College Credits
½ credit/NCAA approved
AP American Government and Politics
This Advanced Placement (AP) course is an alternative to Participation in Government and Economics. This is a current events/politics driven course that covers constitutional foundations, civil rights, the media, campaigns and the interaction of the three branches of government. Success on the AP exam in May, may lead to college credit. This course is only open to 12th grade students.
1 credit / NCAA approved
Leadership and Law Academy (Summer) (HS or College)
This course is designed to promote excellence in leadership, citizenship, and character through the field of law enforcement. Students are immersed in a 4 week program in July that includes studies in the classroom related to the criminal justice system, outside physical fitness drills, and guest speakers. This program is open to any students that have completed 9 – 11th grades. Completion of this program will provided credits for the entire 12th grade requirements for Social Studies. The college version is only open to students entering their junior or senior year. Three Criminal Justice credits can be offered upon completion of this college course.
3 SUNY Orange (OCCC) credits
1 credit (replaces BOTH Economics and Participation in Government
Modern American Issues
This is a half year course that focuses on reading, thinking and writing about the major issues and events in the United States of America today. We will explore the historical background and context of the issues, evaluate the sources of our information, and develop rational and logical opinions about these issues and practice expressing our opinions about these issues and events in both the written and spoken form. We will try and develop the tools needed to be productive citizens of this nation
Goal is for students to develop their own opinion and understand two basic truths: you must have facts to defend an opinion, and opinions can change or evolve as you gain more evidence, or the issue evolves.
On a daily basis we will have two main objectives. The first will be to discuss the news of the day in the US and place these events in context. Secondly, we will utilize class time to work on the myriad of assignments that will be ongoing and concurrent.
(Subject to enrollment and teacher availability.)
1/2 credit
Modern World Issues
This is a half year course that focuses on reading, thinking and writing about the major issues and events of today around the world, EXCLUDING THE US. We will explore the historical background and context of the issues, evaluate the sources of our information, and develop rational and logical opinions about these issues and practice expressing our opinions about these issues and events in both the written and spoken form.
Goal is for students to develop their own opinion and understand two basic truths: you must have facts to defend an opinion, and opinions can change or evolve as you gain more evidence, or the issue evolves.
On a daily basis we will have two main objectives. The first will be to discuss the news of the day and place these events in appropriate historical and geographic context. Secondly, we will utilize class time to work on the myriad of assignments that will be ongoing and concurrent.
(Subject to enrollment and teacher availability.)
1/2 credit